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Embrace the intensity and beauty of life with our Drama collection. From timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, explore plays that move the heart. Delve into works that examine human emotions, conflicts, and transformations.

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Ken Ludwig

How To Teach Your Children Shakespeare

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This book is perfect for parents who want to introduce their children to Shakespeare. It uses a family-friendly approach that involves interactive activities and games. The book also provides historical context and insights about Shakespeare's life and work, making it an immersive and enjoyable experience for both children and parents.

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William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama.Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.

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Emily Brontë, John S. Whitley

Wuthering Heights

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Recommendation: Hey there! If you're a fan of intense, passionate love stories set against a backdrop of haunting moors, then "Wuthering Heights" is just the book for you. This classic novel beautifully captures the cruel and ecstatic love between Heathcliff and Catherine, as they navigate through conflicts of class and an all-consuming passion. Get ready to be swept away by the stormy emotions and unforgettable characters of this timeless tale.

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Arthur Miller

The Crucible

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The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and a mixure of boy and girl parts. The Crucible is a study of the events which led to the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials, and a parable for 1950s McCarthyism in the USA.

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Alden T. Vaughan, William Shakespeare

Tempest

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Recommended for Shakespeare enthusiasts and those who appreciate themes of power dynamics and redemption. The Tempest's unique feature is its blend of fantastical elements with human emotions and relationships, making it a timeless classic in literature.

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Emanuel Schikaneder, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, C.L. Giesecke

The Magic Flute: Libretto (C.L.Giesecke & E.Schikaneder) Tr.fr.German Dent

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This book is a great read for those interested in the intersection of music and fantasy. The Magic Flute is one of Mozart's most famous works, presenting a quest to rescue Queen of the Night's daughter, Pamina, from the hands of evil Sarastro. Along the way, readers will find themselves drawn into the spiritual journey of Prince Tamino and the earthly search for true love by the bird-catcher, Papageno. Despite criticism of its sexism and racism, its sublime music more than makes up for it, making it a worthwhile read for fans of opera and classical music alike.

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William Shakespeare

Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice

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This edition of The Merchant of Venice is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Series:Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.

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Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare

Romeo And Juliet

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This classic tale of Romeo and Juliet captures the essence of tragic love. From its iconic balcony scene to the heart-wrenching ending, Shakespeare's eloquent language and passionate storytelling will immerse you in the captivating world of forbidden love. Experience the beauty and complexity of this timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.

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Anton Chekhov, David Mamet

Uncle Vanya

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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet’s Uncle Vanya is a sparkling restoration of a masterpiece of the modern stage, marked by Mamet’s finely tuned ear for dialogue and memorable poetic imagery.In "Uncle Vanya," a retired professor and his beautiful young wife return to the country estate left by his deceased first wife to find themselves overwhelmed by the stagnant inevitability of the rituals of their life and class, and mercilessly taxed by the encroachment of age at the expense of youth. All of the play’s characters are plunged into that precarious state where, in Beckett’s words, “the boredom of living is replaced by the suffering of being.”Working from a literal translation by Vlada Chernomordik, Mamet, who has also adapted Chekhov’s Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard, opens the way for a contemporary audience to establish immediate contact with a classic, infusing the power of Chekhov’s play with the potent precision of his own modern voice.

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Peter Shaffer

Equus

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When a deranged boy, Alan Strang, blinds six horses with a metal spike he is sentenced to psychiatric treatment. Dr. Dysart is the man given the task of uncovering what happened the night Strang committed his crime, but in doing so will open up his own wounds. For Dysart struggles to define sanity, and justify his marriage, his career, and his life of normality; ultimately he must ask himself: is it patient or psychiatrist whose life is being laid bare? The most shocking play of its day, "Equus" uses an act of violence to explore faith, insanity and how the materialism of modern life can destroy humanity's capacity for pain and passion.

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Mark Musa, Luigi Pirandello

Six Characters in Search of an Author and Other Plays

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Pirandello (1867-1936) is the founding architect of twentieth-century drama, brilliantly innovatory in his forms and themes, and in the combined energy, imagination and visual colours of his theatre.This volume of plays, translated from the Italian by Mark Musa, opens with Six Characters in Search of an Author, Pirandello's most popular and controversial work in which six characters invade the stage and demand to be included in the play. The tragedy Henry IV dramatizes the lucid madness of a man who may be King. In So It Is (If You Think So) the townspeople exercise a morbid curiosity attempting to discover 'the truth' about the Ponza family. Each of these plays can lay claim to being Pirandello's masterpiece, and in exploring the nature of human personality each one stretches the resources of drama to their limits.

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Euripides, John Davie, Richard Rutherford

The Bacchae And Other Plays

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Euripides (c.484-406 B.C.) was the most controversial of the three great Greek tragedians and the most modern. His major themes- religious scepticism, the injustices suffered by women and the destructive folly of war-are issues still vitally important today.

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John Gay, Bryan Loughrey

The Beggar's Opera

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‘Whore and rogue they call husband and wife:All professions be-rogue one another'The tale of Peachum, thief-taker and informer, conspiring to send the dashing and promiscuous highwayman Macheath to the gallows, became the theatrical sensation of the eighteenth century. In The Beggar’s Opera, John Gay turned conventions of Italian opera riotously upside-down, instead using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, while also indulging in political satire at the expense of the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Gay’s highly original depiction of the thieves, informers, prostitutes and highwaymen thronging the slums and prisons of the corrupt London underworld proved brilliantly successful in exposing the dark side of a corrupt and jaded society.Bryan Loughrey and T. O. Treadwell’s introduction examines the eighteenth-century background of musical theatre and opera, the changing cityscape of London and the corruption of the legal system. This edition also includes a note on the music in The Beggar’s Opera and suggestions for further reading.

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Edward Storer, Luigi Pirandello

Six Characters in Search of an Author

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Recommendation: - This book is a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating exploration of the boundaries between fiction and reality. Through its unconventional structure and open-ended narrative, it challenges readers to question the nature of identity and existence. If you enjoy experimental and philosophical works, this book will captivate you with its unique and engaging storytelling style.

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William Shakespeare

Much Ado about Nothing

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Much Ado About Nothing is probably the most satisfying, and certainly the liveliest and most charming, of Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare films. The witty badinage between Branagh and his then-wife Emma Thompson, as Benedick and Beatrice, is as bright and sunny as the golden sunlight that shines on the Tuscan villa where the picture was shot. This production--and don't ask about the plot, just remember the title--is an ebullient celebration of art and artifice, culminating in a joyous dance, and performed at a brisk pace by an all-star cast, including Denzel Washington, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, and Michael Keaton. --Jim Emerson

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James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim

Into the Woods

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Experience the original musical from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which is now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine and Johnny Depp, and directed by Rob Marshall.Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Score"It is that joyous rarity, a work of sophisticated artistic ambition and deep political purpose that affords nonstop pleasure." - William A. Henry III, TimeInto the Woods brings to musical life Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and other well-known fairy-tale characters. Interwoven with these classic tales is the story of the baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by the mischievous witch who lives next door. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine have fashioned a modern musical classic which has been performed countless times all over the world since its Tony Award-winning debut in 1987. Sondheim's songs, seamlessly melded into Lapine's text, are perfect expressions of character and action, which reflect the complications of living in modern society and the difficult choices we encounter on the paths of our lives. Into the Woods is now brought vividly to life for the first time on screen by director Rob Marshall, the filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago.Includes eight full-color pages of photographs from the movie.Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy, and the complete scores (music and lyrics) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, Sunday in the Park with George, Assassins, Passion, Pacific Overtures, and Sweeney Todd, among others. He has won seven Tony Awards, eight Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and many other honors.James Lapine wrote the book for and directed the musicals Into the Woods, Passion, and Sunday in the Park with George (all with scores by Stephen Sondheim) and Falsettos, A New Brain, Muscles, and Little Miss Sunshine (all with scores by William Finn). He has written and directed numerous plays, and has received three Tony Awards, five Drama Desk awards, and the Pulitzer Prize.Please note that this is the script of the original musical from which the film was adapted, not the film's screenplay.

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Arthur Miller

A View from the Bridge

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Arthur Miller's play A View from the Bridge is a tragic masterpiece of the inexorable unravelling of a man, set in a close-knit Italian-American community in 1950s New York. Eddie Carbone is a longshoreman and a straightforward man, with a strong sense of decency and of honour. For Eddie, it's a privilege to take in his wife's cousins, Marco and Rodolpho, straight off the boat from Italy. But, as his niece Catherine begins to fall for one of them, it's clear that it's not just, as Eddie claims, that he's too strange, too sissy, too careless for her, but that something bigger, deeper is wrong - and wrong inside Eddie, in a way he can't face. Something which threatens the happiness of their whole family.This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by the author and a new foreword by actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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William Shakespeare

The Tempest

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The Tempest is a must-read for both literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The play's magical elements and easy-to-follow narrative make it a fun read, while its exploration and commentary on colonialism and race relations add depth and significance. The play also stands as a reflective piece of Shakespeare's body of works, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the bard's legacy.

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Margaret Edson

Wit

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This is a full length drama for a cast of 6 (3 men, 3 women, 4+ men or women (flexible casting)). THE Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the course of her illness—and her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching hospital—Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience.

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Cyrus Hamlin, Walter W. Arndt

Faust - A Tragedy : Interpretive Notes, Contexts, Modern Criticism

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"Faust offers a profound exploration of human desires and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Goethe's complex characters and poetic language may require patience, but the insight they offer into the human psyche is well worth the effort."

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Sylvan Barnet, William Shakespeare

Hamlet

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The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s incomparable tragic play.“To be, or not to be: that is the question”There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father’s death has captivated audiences for centuries. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet• Sources from which Shakespeare derived Hamlet• Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A. C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text• And more…

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Wole Soyinka

Death And The King's Horseman

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Elesin Oba, the King's Horseman, has a single destiny. When the King dies, he must commit ritual suicide and lead his King's favorite horse and dog through the passage to the world of the ancestors. A British colonial officer, Pilkings, intervenes."The action of the play is as inevitable and eloquent as in a clash of values and cultures so fundamental that tragedy (ensues): a tragedy for each individual, each tribe."-Daily Telegraph"This play, by the winner of a Nobel Prize for Literature, "On the authority of what gods" the white aliens rupture a world. It puts exciting political theatre back on the agenda ... a masterpiece of 20th century drama."-GuardianMethuen Student Editions are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires. As well as the complete text of the play itself, the volume contains a chronology of the playwright's life and work; an introduction giving the background to the play; a discussion of the various interpretations; an interview with Wole Soyinka; and notes on individual words and phrases in the text.

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William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet Paper

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Book by Shakespeare, William

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Luigi Pirandello, Eric Bentley

Six Characters in Search of an Author

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Recommendation: Six Characters in Search of an Author is an existential masterpiece, exploring the blurred lines between fiction and reality. It's an excellent read for anyone who enjoys plays that delve into human psychology and the nature of existence. The play's unique feature is the concept of the characters coming to life and demanding to be put on stage, blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality. Users would praise the play's thought-provoking and emotionally charged themes.

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J.M. Synge, Ann Saddlemyer

The Playboy Of The Western World And Other Plays - Riders To The Sea; The Shadow Of The Glen; The Tinker's Wedding; The Well Of The Saints; The Playboy Of The Western World; Deirdre Of The Sorrows

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Synge was one of the key dramatists in the flourishing world of Irish literature at the turn of the century. This volume offers every one of his plays, which range from racy comedy to stark tragedy, all sharing a memorable lyricism. The introduction to this new, definitive edition sets the plays in the context of the Irish literary movement, with special attention to Synge's role as one of the founders of the Abbey Theatre and his work alongside W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.Includes: Riders to the Sea The Shadow of the Glen The Tinker's Wedding The Well of the Saints The Playboy of the Western World Deirdre of the Sorrows

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David Mamet

Glengarry Glen Ross : A Play

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Glengarry Glen Ross is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the darker side of the American Dream. David Mamet’s play perfectly captures the desperation and ruthlessness of small-time real estate salesmen trying to make a sale. With well-drawn characters, sharp dialogue, and unexpected twists and turns, this scalding comedy is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare

Oxford School Shakespeare: Midsummer Night's Dream

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Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start--Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged Demetrius (who is himself pursued by an enraptured Helena). In the forest, unbeknownst to the mortals, Oberon and Titania (King and Queen of the faeries) are having a spat over a servant boy. The plot twists up when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. Throw in a group of labourers preparing a play for the Duke's wedding (one of whom is given a donkey's head and Titania for a lover by Puck) and the complications become fantastically funny.

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Ian Doescher

William Shakespeare's Star Wars : Verily, A New Hope

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MAY THE VERSE BE WITH YOU!Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucas's epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight and an evil (Sith) lord, of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age, Star Wars abounds with all the valor and villainy of Shakespeare's greatest plays. 'Tis a tale told by fretful Droids, full of faithful Wookiees and fearsome Stormtroopers, signifying... pretty much everything.Reimagined in glorious iambic pentameter, William Shakespeare's Star Wars will astound and edify Rebels and Imperials alike. Zounds! This is the book you're looking for.

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Neil Simon

The Odd Couple

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"The Odd Couple is a must-read for lovers of classic comedy. The dynamic between the fastidious Felix and the messy Oscar is both hilarious and heartwarming. Neil Simon's witty writing perfectly captures the chaos that comes with two very different roommates. You won't be able to stop laughing as you join them on their ridiculous, yet relatable journey of friendship."

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Arthur Miller

Miller Plays: All My Sons; Death of a Salesman; The Crucible; A Memory of Two Mondays; A View from the Bridge v.1

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This volume contains four of the most important and famous plays of the American theatre. All were written by Arthur Miller within a ten-year period which began with his first Broadway hit in 1947: 'With the production of All My Sons,' wrote Brooks Atkinson in the New York Times, 'the theatre has acquired a genuine new talent.' This hit was followed by an even greater Death of a Salesman. 'A great play of our day', wrote the New York Herald Tribune and the play has gone on to become the classic American tragedy of Willy Loman, a salesman who becomes disillusioned with the American dream. The Crucible(1953) was produced during the McCarthy era and became a parable of the witch-hunting practises of a government rooting out Communists. A View from the Bridge(1955) concerns the lives of longshoremen in the Brooklyn waterfront and has remained one of Miller's most produced plays. A Memory of Two Mondays, a one-act play, was written as a companion piece to A View from the Bridge. "The greatest American dramatist of our age" (Evening Standard)

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David Nicholls

One Day

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Recommendation: - One Day is a beautifully written novel that follows the lives of Emma and Dexter as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of adulthood. The unique aspect of this book is that it captures their story in snippets, highlighting one day each year, allowing us to witness the growth and changes in their lives over a span of two decades. The characters are relatable, the emotions are raw, and the ending will leave you thinking about the power of fate. It's a must-read for anyone who enjoys immersive, character-driven stories that explore the complexities of love and the passage of time.

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Edward Storer, Luigi Pirandello

Six Characters in Search of an Author

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"Six Characters in Search of an Author" is a unique and thought-provoking play that dives deep into the themes of existence, reality, and art. It challenges the traditional notions of theater by presenting an open-ended, unconventional drama that leaves the interpretation up to the audience. This play would be an excellent read for those who enjoy intellectual comedy and are interested in exploring philosophical themes through literature.

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Louis Begley

About Schmidt

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This book could be a good read for those who are retired or nearing retirement, and are struggling to find purpose or meaning in their post-work life. It also touches on the complexities of parenthood and the challenges of accepting a child's choices. The most unique feature of this book is the introspective journey of the protagonist, Warren Schmidt, as he reflects on his life and tries to come to terms with his mistakes. Overall, this book offers a poignant and relatable perspective on finding one's place in the world.

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Kae Tempest

Brand New Ancients

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Brand New Ancients is the tale of two families and their intertwining lives, set against the background of the city and braided with classical myth. Here, Tempest shows how the old myths still live on in our everyday acts of violence, bravery, sacrifice and love – and that our lives make tales no less dramatic and powerful than those of the old gods.

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Arthur Miller

The Crucible : A Play in Four Acts

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Arthur Miller's classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692 – 'one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history' – and the McCarthyism which gripped America in the 1950s. The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.

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Nicholas Brooke, William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Macbeth: The Oxford Shakespeare

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A play of darkness originally conceived for daylight performance at the Globe, Macbeth is a tour de force of theatrical illusion from the supernatural to mere delusion. In this fully annotated edition, Nicholas Brooke investigates the great appeal of the play's use of illusion, relating its changing theatrical fortunes to changes within society and in theatrical conditions. Offering a fresh reconsideration of textual problems, the book makes a major contribution to our understanding of the play within aesthetic history.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Cormac McCarthy

The Counselor

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The Counselor could be a thrilling read for fans of Cormac McCarthy's intense and poetic writing. With a story that explores the dangerous consequences of greed and desire, readers are taken on a journey that is both haunting and unforgettable. The screenplay's unique format provides a refreshing reading experience, and the dynamic character relationships and morally-challenging themes are certain to leave a lasting impact. Overall, The Counselor is a must-read for those seeking a dark and visceral tale of suspense.

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Harold Pinter

The Birthday Party

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Recommendation: The Birthday Party could be a good read for someone who enjoys psychological suspense and dark, unsettling narratives. This play takes you on a journey into the depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of identity, power dynamics, and the fragility of social conventions. With its enigmatic characters and unexpected twists, this modern classic will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning reality and the true nature of human nature.

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Frank Romany, Christopher Marlowe, Robert Lindsey

The Complete Plays

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This book is a great read for lovers of thought-provoking and thrilling plays. Marlowe's characters are complex, his themes deep, and his writing is compelling. Tamburlaine is a standout, showcasing how power can corrupt even the most virtuous, while Faustus's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, a timeless warning of the perils of man's insatiable curiosity. Overall, this is a collection that is perfect for readers looking to be moved, thrilled, and challenged.

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David Nicholls

One Day (Movie Tie-in Edition)

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"One Day" would be a good read for someone who enjoys a light yet profound romance with a unique structure that captures snapshots of a relationship over a period of twenty years. The book is emotionally riveting, giving the reader a deep insight into the nature of love and life. The story is beautifully written, with a gift for describing the zeitgeist of each year and the emotional empathy of the characters that is wholly unique to the author.

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Peter Sellars, Rokia Traoré, Toni Morrison

Desdemona

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The story of Desdemona from Shakespeare's Othello is re-imagined by Nobel Prize laureate Toni Morrison, Malian singer and songwriter Rokia Traoré, and acclaimed stage director Peter Sellars. Morrison's response to Sellars’ 2009 production of Othello is an intimate dialogue of words and music between Desdemona and her African nurse Barbary. Morrison gives voice and depth to the female characters, letting them speak and sing in the fullness of their hearts. Desdemona is an extraordinary narrative of words, music and song about Shakespeare’s doomed heroine, who speaks from the grave about the traumas of race, class, gender, war — and the transformative power of love. Toni Morrison transports one of the most iconic, central, and disturbing treatments of race in Western culture into the new realities and potential outcomes facing a rising generation of the 21st century.

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Dipika Rai

Someone Else's Garden

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If you're drawn to narratives that delve into the complexities of life away from bustling cities, "Someone Else's Garden" offers a refreshing perspective. It's not just a book; it's an emotional journey through the lives of women challenging deep-rooted customs. Dipika Rai's storytelling evokes a powerful sense of the surroundings and the inner strength of her characters, making it a resonant read for anyone interested in the interplay between tradition and personal freedom.

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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

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This edition of Romeo and Juliet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.

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William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

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This Book is Brand new international softcover edition delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)

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William Shakespeare, T.S. Dorsch

"Julius Caesar"

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Recommended for those interested in Shakespearean classics, historical fiction and tragic plays. The play offers a gripping plot that explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the consequences of political ambition. Shakespeare's portrayal of the complex characters, particularly that of Julius Caesar and Brutus, is thought-provoking and realistic. The extensive introduction and notes provided in this edition make it ideal for readers of all backgrounds.

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Peter Watts, Henrik Ibsen

A Doll's House and Other Plays

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Delivering three distinct and powerful visions of characters who choose to defy convention in the pursuit of happiness, Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House and Other Plays is translated with an introduction by Peter Watts in Penguin Classics. The League of Youth was Ibsen's first venture into realistic social drama and marks a turning-point in his style. By 1879 Ibsen was convinced that women suffer an inevitable violation of their personalities within the context of marriage. In A Doll's House, Ibsen caused a sensation with the his portrayal of Nora Helmer, a woman who, gradually arriving at an understanding of her own misery, struggles to break free from the stifling confines of her marriage. Continuing the theme of tensions within the family in The Lady from the Sea, Ibsen put forward the view that freedom with responsibility might at least be a step in the right direction. Peter Watts's lively modern translation is accompanied by an introduction examining Ibsen's life and times, with individual discussions of each of the three plays. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Tennessee Williams

A Streetcar Named Desire

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The Pulitzer Prize and Drama Critics Circle Award winning play—reissued with an introduction by Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman and The Crucible), and Williams’ essay “The World I Live In.”It is a very short list of 20th-century American plays that continue to have the same power and impact as when they first appeared—57 years after its Broadway premiere, Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desireis one of those plays. The story famously recounts how the faded and promiscuous Blanche DuBois is pushed over the edge by her sexy and brutal brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski. Streetcar launched the careers of Marlon Brando, Jessica Tandy, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden, and solidified the position of Tennessee Williams as one of the most important young playwrights of his generation, as well as that of Elia Kazan as the greatest American stage director of the ’40s and ’50s.

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Peter Shaffer

Amadeus

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a genius, the most brilliant musician the world will ever see. But the court of eighteenth-century Vienna doesn't recognize his talents - only Antonio Salieri, the Court Composer, does, and he is tortured by what he hears. Seething with rage at the genius of this flippant buffoon and suddenly aware of his own mediocrity, Salieri declares war and sets out to destroy the man he sees as God's instrument on earth. Peter Shaffer's award-winning play is a rich, exuberant portrayal of a God-like man among mortals, and lives destroyed by envy.

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Bertolt Brecht, Hugh Rorrison, John Willett

"Mother Courage and Her Children"

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This Student Edition of Brecht's anti-war masterpiece features an extensiveintroduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion ofthe context, themes, characters, style and language as well asquestions for further study and notes on words and phrases in the text.It is the perfect edition for students of theatre and literature.In this chronicle of the Thirty Years War of the seventeenth century, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon. As the action of the play progresses between the years 1624 and 1646 she loses her children to the war but remains indomitable, refusing to part with her livelihood - the wagon. The play is one of the most celebrated examples of Epic Theatre and of Brecht's use of alienation effect to focus attention on the issues of the play above the individual characters. It remains regarded as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century and one of the great anti-war plays of all time. The Berlin production of 1949, with Helene Weigel as Mother Courage, marked the foundation of the Berliner Ensemble.This volume contains expert notes on the author's life and work, historical and political background to the play, photographs from stage productions and a glossary of difficult words and phrases. The play is translated by Brecht scholar John Willett who did more than anyone else to make Brecht's work available in the English language.

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William Shakespeare, David Bevington

Antony and Cleopatra

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In this edition of the play David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of Antony and Cleopatra make it one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies. A substantial critical introduction synthesises the best criticism of the play and presents a fresh consideration of its erotic and political complexities. The edition is throughout attentive to the play as theatre: a detailed, illustrated account of the stage history is followed, in the commentary, by discussion of staging options offered by the text. The commentary is especially full and helpful, untangling many obscure words and phrases, illuminating sexual puns, and alerting the reader to Shakespeare's shaping of his source material in Plutarch's Lives.

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